Troubleshooting - JVC GR-DVL157 Instructions Manual

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If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery
pack, AC Adapter, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the
beginning.
SYMPTOM
1. No power is supplied.
2. "SET DATE/TIME!" appears.
3. Recording cannot be
performed.
4. There is no picture.
5. The focus does not adjust
automatically.
6. The cassette will not load
properly.
7. Snapshot mode cannot be
used.
8. The colour of Snapshot looks
strange.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. • The power is not connected
properly.
• The battery is dead.
2. • The date/time is not set.
• The built-in clock battery has
run out and the previously set
date/time has been erased.
3. • The tape's erase protection tab
is set to "SAVE".
• The Power Switch is set to
" " or "OFF".
• "TAPE END" appears.
• The cassette holder cover is
open.
4. • The camcorder is not getting
power, or some other
malfunction exists.
5. • Focus is set to the Manual
mode.
• The recording was done in a
dark place, or the contrast
was low.
• The lens is dirty or covered
with condensation.
6. • The cassette is in the wrong
position.
• The battery's charge is low.
7. • The Squeeze mode is
selected.
8. • The light source or the subject
does not include white. Or
there are various different
light sources behind the
subject.
• The Sepia or Monotone mode
is activated.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. • Connect the AC Adapter
securely (
• Replace the dead battery with
a fully charged one
( pg. 8, 9).
2. • Set the date/time (
• Consult your nearest JVC
dealer for replacement.
3. • Set the tape's erase protection
tab to "REC" (
• Set the Power Switch to "
or " " (
• Replace with new cassette
( pg. 13).
• Close the cassette holder
cover.
4. • Turn the camcorder's power
off and on again (
5. • Set Focus to the Auto mode
( pg. 31).
• Clean the lens and check the
focus again (
6. • Set it in the right position
( pg. 13).
• Install a fully charged battery
( pg. 8, 9).
7. • Disengage the Squeeze mode
( pg. 36).
8. • Find a white subject and
compose your shot so that it
also appears in the frame
( pg. 30).
• Turn off Sepia and Monotone
( pg. 26, 27).
pg. 9).
pg. 12).
pg. 13).
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pg. 17).
pg. 17).
pg. 61).